National Immunization Awareness Week

National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) is an annual event held in the last week of April to highlight and recognize the importance of immunization. This year, Canada’s NIAW – from 22 to 30 April 2024 – coincides with Vaccination Week in the Americas and World Immunization Week.

#NIAW2024 #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized

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We invite you to celebrate National Immunization Awareness Week with us!

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I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we’re raising awareness to save others.

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"I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we're raising awareness to save others." (social media image 1)

I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we’re raising awareness to save others.

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"I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we're raising awareness to save others." (social media image 2)

I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we’re raising awareness to save others.

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​"I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we're raising awareness to save others." (social media image 3)

 

I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we’re raising awareness to save others.

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HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others.

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HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others (social media image 5)

HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others.

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HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others (social media image 6)

HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others.

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HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others (social media image 7)

HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others.

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HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others (social media image 8)

 

 

Myth-busting Mondays: social media images

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Throwback Thursdays: social media images

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Share our posters 

I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we’re raising awareness to save others.

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National Immunization Awareness Week 2023 poster 1

HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others.

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National Immunization Awareness Week 2023 poster 2

 

 

Watch our videos 

Let's catch up with confidence | short video

 

Hear Neil's story about his sister Alison's battle with cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), and the importance of getting vaccinated against HPV. | short video

 

Hear Andrea's story about her daughter's near-fatal encounter with meningitis B, and the importance of getting vaccinated against it. | short video

 

Hear Dr. Vivien Brown discuss the importance of protecting ourselves and our loved ones against meningitis B. Talk to your health care provider for more information about the meningococcal B vaccine. | short video

 

Tips on how to celebrate #NIAW2024!

Proclaim

National Immunization Awareness Week 2024 in your community, using this sample Proclamation.

Learn 

about immunization with these credible online resources.

Plan 

your own immunization awareness activities in your community. Download our Awareness Campaign Ideas - Get your community involved resource.

Share

  • your plans and ideas for Immunization Awareness Week activities with your colleagues across Canada! Contact us and send us your ideas/plan/suggestions. Get ideas from our Awareness Campaign Ideas resource.
  • messaging promoting immunization via social media – using the hashtags #VaccinesWork and #NIAW2024.

Read

a short article about the history of National Immunization Awareness Week in Canada.

Archives: Past NIAW awareness campaign resources

Past NIAW campaign resources can be found here.


Last Updated: 16 February 2024